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Orders open for long-awaited Toyota LandCruiser 300 rival due in showrooms in Q1 2027

Chinese plug-in hybrid seven-seat large SUV ticks all the boxes for all-encompassing appeal. And it gets most things mostly right

Beneath the radical seventh-gen remake and Wilderness schtick lies a familiar Outback experience that ticks plenty of boxes for traditional lovers of the breed

With SQ5 power, a nice ICE price and boosted EV-only range, Audi’s revitalized plug-in medium SUV appears more enticing while remaining oh-so familiar

Executive swagger, sportiness and hot pricing anchors this Chinese turbo five-door’s promise, but the MG7 reboot lugs around a swag of shortcomings

The cheapest Nissan medium SUV mightn’t offer everything you want, but brings almost everything a traditionalist buyer needs for around $43K on road

The Lexus electric cops a price dump and performance boost in its MY26 update, but its flagship lacks sportiness and by-wire steering is a gimmicky ‘yoke’

With smart looks and sharp pricing, this cousin to the popular Chery Tiggo 4 has us asking: what are the catches? Turns out that there are plenty

MG Motor Australia has upgraded the flagship Essence 62 version of its MGS5 EV SUV with more power, performance and range as rolling MY26 updates in

Single- and dual-motor versions arriving in Q4, promising up to 630km of range

Spanish challenger brand injects added punch and fun factor into its small sports crossover, if mostly in feisty turbo-four VZx flagship

With plug-in hybrid power and F Sport trim, can the priciest version of the most popular premium midsize SUV impress across six months and 10,000 kilometres?

Stuttgart lifts Hyundai N’s gearchange fakery and fits 105kWh ‘Plus’ battery to low-end Taycan variants

A new medium SUV is set to debut with both fully electric and a range-extender EV options, and prices that kick off at just $36,990 driveaway

Reimagined medium sedan sees Stuttgart change course on powertrain diversity with strong signs it’s heading in the right direction

Family-focussed CLA wagon with hybrid or electric power due in Aussie showrooms by year’s end

A power drop and a price hike complement the debut of hybrid drive in the now 11-year-young Vitara

This Chinese premium electric medium SUV is enjoying skyrocketing popularity. Is Zeekr's big-battery mid-spec rear-driver worth shortlisting?

For electric driver-focused ultra-performance for somewhat attainable money, Hyundai’s newest N-car has no competition

The all-new third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan – codenamed ‘C178’ (for ICE) and ‘C174’ (for BEV) – has been priced for its imminent Australian

Petrol-electric hybrids almost $9000 more expensive than the staple diesel variants

Korean Tesla Model 3 challenger offers conventional EV credentials packed inside totally unconventional styling

Geely Automotive Group CEO Gan Jiayue is planning to “fast track” the global release of its premium brand Zeekr’s new 8X and 9X large SUVs, according to

Debut BEV four-door to join hybrid variants and offer up to 580km of range

Chery Tiggo 4 rival looks good on paper but the funky crossover is let down by powertrain woes and patchy execution.

Cupra Australia has revealed full pricing and specification for the expanded and facelifted MY26 Formentor medium crossover range, now available in four

Ingolstadt’s newly electrified 470kW performance now up to $18K pricier, yet still undercuts arch rivals in Mercedes-AMG C63 S and BMW M3

BYD’s luxury offshoot Denza today confirmed that its high-performance electric Z9 GT wagon-esque “grand tourer” will hit local showrooms in Q3 this year.

GWM has today unveiled its Ora 5 at the Melbourne Motor Show, its crucial and potential volume-selling electric small SUV. It will hit local showrooms in

Three years after its local launch, the electric MG4 range has been consolidated from five to just two variants, bringing a welcome interior revamp,

Subaru Australia has detailed its new two-variant Trailseeker EV line-up that will hit local showrooms priced from $67,990 before on-road costs for its

Ageing yet impressive electric figurehead’s facelift improves the breed even if it mightn’t boost modest popularity

Korean ‘4x4’ SUV looks appealing on paper but lacks finish and execution in a good number of areas

Fourth model from Chinese challenger brand is much more than a cheap electric runabout, but falls short in execution in too many areas

Plug-hybrid power debuts in Skoda’s large SUV but choice is limited for this sweet and frugal five-seater front-driver

‘Cheap’ European electric medium SUV remains a standout despite a smaller battery and neutered outputs

Cheaper pricing and longer range hopes to boost the fortunes of Toyota’s electric ‘SUV’ figurehead

Mid-spec version of our reigning Car Of The Year continues to impress with its blend of smarts, efficiency and style

European 250kW dual-motor medium electric brings few surprises in ‘deep’ facelift form, but now comes in a tasty wagon choice, with an Elroq RS hatch to follow

Big battery and fulsome base spec a recipe for the most enticing Ioniq 5 yet – with the help of a sizeable price haircut

Toyota’s compact hybrid crossover remains a popular choice six years on, but it’s starting to feel its age in driveability, tech and execution

Solid numbers in the new car markets with January numbers up marginally over this time last year despite a drop in ICE sales

Frugal hybrid city car struggles to keep up with the times and prove prudent value in its pricey $40K flagship ZR guise

With its recent turbo-four transplant, Jeep’s 4×4 wagon icon has already proven off-road certified. What are the 2-Door and 4-Door versions like as all-rounders?

Does Korea’s popular and stylish small SUV stack up in all-you-can-eat hybrid spec?

Long-awaited Nissan electric’s big-battery, front-driver appears to be the pick of its range. But can it keep up with the rest of the EV pack?

Korean mid-size SUV facelift brings key changes but does it improve the popular front-drive hybrid enough?

Struggling European auto sector to maintain petrol and diesel production into the future in the face of slow EV uptake and commercial pressures from China

Stellantis’s Chinese electrified upstart brand lob a new choice into the hotly contested hybrid midsize SUV landscape, with a 1150km range claim

Our 2025 Car Of The Year transforms into a car to use every day for six months and 10,000 kilometres. To see if we were right or oh-so wrong…

New safety-compliant version of the cult 4×4 to hit showrooms a year after coming off sale for ADR infringements

The new Mitsubishi Triton-twinned D27 generation to launch in Q1 2026 as a dual-cab only lineup, with Pro-4X and Warrior grades confirmed

Nissan’s Ranger Raptor and Hilux GR Sport nemesis primed for a reboot in next year’s D27 generation

Six years on one of Mazda’s semi-premium debutants, the CX-30, continues its steady course in local showrooms. But does it keep in step with the times?

Larger, cheaper, quicker: loveable Czechian go-fast seven-seater lifts its game in all of the right places

Pint-sized electric fun machine locked in locally after Japan Mobility Show debut

Spain’s big-booted PHEV small performance wagon brings class, dynamics and outstanding efficiency, but it’s pricey

Charming and sporty compact SUV reveals a solid hybrid performance and convincing Alfa Romeo vibe, if you punt it hard enough

The most European model in Toyota’s small car line-up aims upmarket but only gets some of the way some of the time

With its wagon-centric Modern Solid remake, our reigning Five-Seat Car Of The Year just got better, smarter, more handsome and broader in appeal

Is a much-need face-lift to Toyota’s now-pricier ‘smedium’ SUV enough to sway buyers from the popular Hyundai Kona and growing Chinese competition

Smaller and smarter electric Enyaq twin appears primed to steal some Tesla Model Y territory. But does the stylish SUV deliver in the experience?

Key future releases through 2027 officially confirmed by Skoda Australia

China’s ‘Big Dog’ is now sniffing around Aussie roads and trails. But is it merely a poodle in rottweiler clothing?

Fifth generation is gone, but Supercars could debut the new sixth-gen sportscar

Indian-sourced compact crossover brings funky styling to Suzuki’s local line-up, but it comes up short in a number of key areas

The reimagined Actyon midsize SUV is vastly better than its lacklustre Ssangyong forebear. But bullish pricing and key shortcomings stymie its appeal

Electric six- and seven-seat SUV broadens its Korean maker’s model reach. But does the pricey electric flagship enrich or muddy Hyundai’s water?

Oiler power increasingly unlikely at all for Ranger, Hilux and Shark 6 rival, while global trade uncertainty might impact timing

Key technical changes bring key improvements to Audi’s EV figurehead, now quicker and more affordable than ever

Unconventionally styled and enticingly priced, Kia’s ‘smedium’ sedan appears to make sense in mid-grade Sport trim. But does it deliver?

Audi Sport’s most-powerful combustion production vehicle ever is a family affair. And despite the bonkers prowess, it’s a fine SUV all-rounder in its own right

It’s nicer, pricier and sportier, but does the WRX for devotees muster up any of that old-school STI magic?

The entry 200 grade returns to the mid-size SUV line-up with all-wheel drive and a price hike. Worth a look in luxury Avantgarde spec?

Kia Australia has released pricing and specifications for its facelifted Sportage range for model year 2026. Key updates include revised styling inside

Wolfsburg’s ‘mini Touareg’ aims to take on German prestige and Chinese mid-size SUV rivals in a broad, five-variant line-up.

Chery’s erstwhile Omoda 5 small SUV has been revamped and rebooted as the ‘C5’ for 2025 and “simplified” into a two-variant model line-up. Why the

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Volkswagen CEO reveals that the next-generation Golf will spawn an electric front-drive GTI and all-paw R

The recently arrived hybrid Tucson midsize SUV is South Korea’s largest hook in hopes of luring buyers away from ‘mister popularity’ Toyota RAV4

The new F74 update remodels Munich’s entry four-door inside and out, but is the revised 218 Gran Coupe all show and no go?

Australia’s controversial Luxury Car Tax (LCT) could be abolished as part of the newly reelected Albanese government’s attempts to negotiate favourable

Ingolstadt has added juicy go-faster upgrades to its small all-rounder. Is S3 now properly S-for-spicy, or merely half-RS-ed?

The new seventh-generation Subaru Outback has debuted at the 2025 New York Auto Show with a boxy new exterior styling that firmly plants the popular 4x4

The face-lifted A3 presents like an S3 clone, though it doesn’t have the ticker to live up to its styling promise

Chinese carmaker Jac Motors used the Melbourne Motor Show over the weekend for its global unveiling of its all-important plug-in Hunter Dual-Cab 4x4 Ute.

Take four for Kia’s expanding EV line-up is its Korean-built small electric SUV, a great drive if challenging on price in higher trim grades

The budget-savvy Chinese all-terrain wagon upstart finally gets the oiler heartbeat Aussie 4×4 and touring fans have been asking for. Is it worth the wait?

Italy’s iconic sportscar brand reformulates the GranTurismo in its second generation, but the most basic Modena variant falls short of the mark in too many crucial areas

Not merely an oddball amalgamation of purposes, the electric Aceman SE is also pricey, range-limited and impractical. Yet it’s so so good

Thanks for joining us this Tuesday March 4th 2025. Jeep Cherokee removed from sale in Australia, GWM Tank 300 now available with turbo-diesel power plant,

Geely lobs its debut EV into the rapidly growing Chinese electric midsize SUV segment. Is it worth consideration?

It took almost four years to get here but Audi’s small electric SUV arrives with a few new tricks and an impressive pitch slipped just under the LCT threshold

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Thanks for joining us this Thursday February 6th, 2025. Notably in car news today: Toyota RAV4 tops the Aussie sales charts for January, Geely EX5 to lob

Thanks for joining us this Thursday January 30th 2025. Notably in car news today: Volkswagen Golf Mark 8.5 due in Australia April 2025, BMW updates iX

Mazda Australia has released pricing and specification details for “the most significant update” to its BT-50 ute range since the current-generation TF

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Geely-owned Polestar today outlined that its forthcoming new Polestar 7 nameplate will be affixed to a “compact SUV” as an entry point to the brand’s

Cerato replacement blends familiar petrol powertrain options and variant choice with bold new styling, more advanced tech and a futuristic interior design. But pricing is up significantly.

What is a Deepal S07 and what do we rate this electric SUV’s chances in the volatile Aussie automotive landscape right now?

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Is the most expensive model variant in Suzuki’s Australian line-up the hidden gem of its importer’s range? And why isn’t the S-Cross more popular?

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Stuttgart’s electric wunderkind has moved the EV goalposts, and so quietly that we almost didn’t notice. But when it does bring the noise, it’s a game-changer

Hallowed off-roading marque taps heritage hard with its first-ever fully electric model delivered as pricey front-driven compact urban runabout

Indian midsize SUV challenger now comes with more fruit and none-blacker styling

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The long-awaited new-generation Land Cruiser nemesis finally gets its global debut, but Aussies will have a long wait to get one

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The all-new HS midsize SUV is MG’s sign of intent for a brand aiming to elevate itself above the current onslaught of cheap and cheerless Chinese imports

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The flagship version of Honda’s new midsize CR-V SUV is impressive. But does it stack up as a six-month long-term ownership proposition?

Many existing order holders will “miss out” on bend-eight versions due to limited Australian allocation

In car news: Pricing and specifications have surfaced for Hyundai’s facelifted 2025 Tucson midsize SUV range, and Audi’s full Q4 E-tron lineup revealed for Australia.

New 1.6L turbo petrol-electric powertrain joins the eight-seater lineup, but you’ll have to dig deep to get the fuel-miser version

Kia’s fourth-generation Carnival has proven a critical and commercial success, and its new facelift polishes the package without meddling with the recipe

Face-lifted, consolidated and much pricier on entry, the GV80 luxury SUV range repositions itself more upmarket while offering much less variety, despite the new Coupe flagship variant

Australia confirmed to complete the full CX-60, CX-70, CX-80 and CX-90 SUV quartet by year’s end

The flagship of GWM’s ute range brings big off-roading promise at an enticing low price point, so what are the catches?

With a new platform and hybrid powertrains the Lexus RX luxury SUV catches the eye, but what’s it like to live with over six months and 10,000km?

Two reviewers: one on road, the other on track. The Cayman GT4 RS might rip up the Nurburgring, but do you want to drive it back?

The electric 500e is a huge landmark in Abarth’s storied history and a fresh spin in lightweight EV fun. But it falls short in a few key areas despite its obvious charm

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We throw the tech-laden, new-school plug-in hybrid C63 muscle sedan at some of Australia’s finest roads and assess the pros and cons in the loss of turbo-V8 power

The well-appointed mid-ranger of the highly regarded XC60 lineup ought to be a real goldilox proposition. But does the B5 Bright fall too short where it counts?

Both affordable and grown up, the entry point into Volkswagen ownership offers much to like while missing the mark in a number of crucial areas

After some delay, the hybrid version of the Chinese midsize all-terrain SUV has arrived in Australia. But is it worth the steep premium over its petrol twin?

The first-ever Wildtrak variant of Ford’s all-terrain Everest SUV brings a whole lot of goodies, if with one piece of bad news

The five-door version brings newfound practicality to the Jimny nameplate. But in doing so, has it lost its core charms?

Chery’s all-important midsize SUV is a solid if unremarkable lineup aim at reestablishing the Chinese carmaker’s fortunes in Australia

Stylish Chinese small SUV to spearhead electrified models for local release

Munich’s quintessential sport-luxury sedan returns to Oz in its eighth generation with petrol and new ‘i5’ electric guises. It’s truly impressive, if not for all tastes

Much-anticipated turbo petrol hybrid power on the cards for popular people mover, if Kia can secure supply

400-volt platform key to Korean marque push for lower prices and greater volumes as its EV lineup expands

Slovakian build could prevent electric city car from landing Down Under

Much is riding on the considerable shoulders of this landmark three-row electric SUV for Kia – and it’s so good that premium Euro marques should be worried

Audi’s first-ever electric model gets a facelift, but expected improvements in range and efficiency have come up short in the newly named if very familiar Q8 E-Tron

The petrol-V8-powered Y62 cops a thoughtful, Aussie-developed off-road makeover. But is it truly capable and is this aging, six-figure 4WD worth the coin?

The blue oval’s new flagship diesel off-road ute fills a key gap in the burgeoning Ranger lineup, but is it worth the $76K splurge?

Peugeot bolsters Australia’ electric choice with its first ever EV passenger car that proves good and not so great in roughly equal parts

4xe and e-Hybrid further electrify Jeep’s local family hauler line-up

Ford’s mighty F-150 pick-up officially arrives in Australia soon. So we heading Stateside to sample the XLT spec due for Oz to further whet our appetite for the world’s biggest-selling truck

Ford targeting a V8 muscle car monopoly with a potential gen-five Coyote engine well after Dodge and Chevrolet axe arch rivals

Ford’s seventh-generation Mustang is on the near horizon. We drive the flagship Dark Horse version and find a lot to look forward in the pony car’s newest, fiercest nameplate

Ford and partner Shelby aim to outperform the Tesla Model Y Performance with a more powerful hi-po Mach-E

Brash styling, cool interior design and loads of excess outline the first standalone BMW M car in 45 years – but the XM is a compromised machine

The Chinese luxury-infused all-terrain SUV mightn’t benchmark many areas, but it is an enticing do-all package at a seductive price

The second-generation midsize SUV arrives in Australia in a single variant more focused on catering to traditional Benz buyer tastes

New 233kW flagship M35i xDrive brings 5.4-second performance to the X1 fold

Big performance hikes and up to 654km of range arrives for Tesla Model 3 rival’s major rear-drive-centric MY24 Polestar 2 update

The hardcore, extremely limited Morizo version of the GR Corolla mostly lives up to lofty expectations as Toyota’s ultimate track-focussed hot hatch

All-terrain large SUV sees increase of up to $1000 across the range

Increases of up to $1200 across the lineup of the popular Hilux ute rival

Indian carmaker’s second big push to win over Aussie urbanite families brings a whole lot of promise for not a lot of outlay

The SP GT Turbo puts more ‘sport’ into Mazda’s midsize SUV, but there’s more polish than genuine excitement in this stylish if aging CX-5

Kia Australia targeting up to 1300 units through 2024 for its “six figure” electric seven-seater

Mid-range front-wheel drive Nissan X-Trail proves a wholesome package as a viable midsize SUV alternative to petrol Toyota RAV4

Scorpio presents a lot of all-terrain SUV promise as a seductive price point. But does it deliver in the experience where it needs to?

Despite its flaws and critical shortcomings, Jeep’s hard-core mud-kicking pick-up might steal your heart with off-roading chops, charisma and good old-fashioned fun factor

Cheap and cheerful Chinese hatchback is entering the twilight of its lifecycle and it set to be replaced by a techier and safer electric successor

MG Australia promises to focus on value rather than cut pricing as its parent eyes an upmarket push in coming year

Chinese giant set for broad range expansion and a fully electrified push for more upmarket brand appeal

Local arm keen for the 330kW and 600Nm all-wheel-drive hatch set to rekindle MG’s classic enthusiast car spirit

The manual option really is the icing on the fifth-gen Supra’s driver-focussed cake. And the buck-banging GT spec proves to be sweetest spot in range

A petrol V6-powered 4×4 dual-cab ‘Hilux’ with TRD Off-Road kit for under $40K? Is Toyota Tacoma forbidden fruit as good as it sounds?

GWM romps into the off-road scene with a cut-priced, luxury-tinged, hybrid 4×4, the Tank 300. And it’s a more credible contender that we’d expected

“I really like this Tiguan, Dad,” declares offspring Campbell, aged 12, a stone’s throw from home after a marathon nine-hour road trip, his longest to

BMW’s seventh-generation limousine debuts a fully electric i7 flagship while flaunting opulence and technical excess

New plus-sized French wagon makes a compelling upmarket SUV alternative. But does it trade sportiness too generously for efficiency?

Toyota’s fresh-faced small SUV rarely puts a tyre wrong. But is the pricey flagship version worthy of the keenest buyer focus?

Kia is officially calling time on its Stinger liftback model, announcing on its global media channel that “production of the groundbreaking model (is

Munich’s small SUV grows up, gets bigger and brings new tech – but a well-optioned xDrive20i M Sport isn’t our favourite spec.

Local importer has high hopes for the reimagined Qashqai, which sold strongly in the late 2010s but receded in recent years.

Kia Australia is aiming to deliver 2500 fully-electric EV6s next year, including over 800 high-performance GT examples.

The most affordable version of Mazda’s CX-9 demonstrates why it has remained at the sharp end of the large SUV segment for quite some time.

Honda’s petrol small SUV is a blend of style and specification, but the HR-V Vi X comes up short on performance and outright practicality.

The new Italian small SUV won’t get Alfa Romeo’s high-performance transformation like the Stelvio and Giulia any time soon

The debut small SUV for the iconic Italian carmaker is key to its fully-electric future, but can the flagship Tonale PHEV pull it off?

Volkswagen’s landmark electric SUV succeeds in blending the familiar with the futuristic with its foray into attainable mainstream EV motoring

It’s big on performance, luxury, features and pricing, but is Genesis' electric midsize SUV what buyers really want?

Fully charged, a bolt of lightning, a shock to the system: there are many cheesy puns to describe how electrification has invigorated Volvo’s appeal with

Feisty Spanish newcomer blends pace and maturity it its aspiration of laying claim as the new king of front-driven hot hatches.

The new Adventure brings a big-engined, five-seat, all-terrain spin to Volkswagen’s Tiguan Allspace. And it’s a combination that works

Korean premium marque chasing “maximum performance” as a key pillar of its new electric vehicle push in Australia.

After 56 years and 12 generations, Toyota’s Corolla small car lineage spawns an SUV version. And it looks to be lined up for success.

Ford’s ultimate all-purpose fun machine might not be the Ranger Raptor ute after all. We’ve just driven big brother Bronco Raptor. And it’s dynamite!

Hyundai’s updated large SUV aims upmarket in lavishness and pricing. But does the Highlander's 2.2-litre turbodiesel ruin the experience?